McCormicks specialises in the sports sector, providing insolvency advice to numerous prominent clients such as the Premier League and Leeds United Football Club. Team lead David Birks has broad contentious expertise, covering a range of commercial disputes. Peter McCormick is a key name.
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‘Genuinely partner lead approach, very quick to react.’
‘David Birks stays very close to his clients and offers very constructive solutions. He is approachable and communicates with his clients in a very clear and understandable manner (never baffles with science).’
Work highlights
- Advised and represented the Premier League in recent insolvency related matters, including representing the client in a landmark challenge to the Football Creditor Rules.
- Represented the Premier League in proceedings threatened by its former landlord pursuant to an authorised guarantee agreement, providing insolvency advice as to the tenant’s status throughout.
- Advised Wycombe Wanderers on its 8-figure claim in the insolvent estate of Derby County Football Club (in administration).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Birks